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Benedict XVI: Youth Demand Real Education

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Notes They Need Help to Face Life
Young people are demanding a “real education,” one that gives them what they need to face the challenges of life, Benedict XVI says.
The Pope affirmed this in a letter released Monday and directed to the city and the Diocese of Rome. After last Sunday’s midday Angelus, the Holy Father […]

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23

Turin Reaches Out to Iraq

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ten young priests in Baghdad are being offered economic and moral support by a Turin-based campaign, “I Have a New Friend.”
The five-year-old program, designed by Fathers Fredo Olivero and Douglas Dawood, acknowledges the difficult situation of Iraqi Christians. It is sponsored by the Turin Archdiocese’s office of ministry to migrants.
Father Olivero, director of that office, […]

Jan

23

On Christian Unity

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today at the general audience in Paul VI Hall during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.* * *
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We are celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which comes to an end Friday, Jan. 25. This day marks the conversion of […]

Jan

23

Prayer Is at the Heart of the Ecumenical Journey

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

  Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis during today’s general audience to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which began on 18 January and will come to an end on Friday, 25 January, Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.
  Addressing the thousands of faithful gathered in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope explained that […]

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Pray for What We Need

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is the commentary prepared jointly by the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity and the Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches for Thursday, the seventh day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

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“Help the weak” (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
“Hannah prays for a son” (1 Samuel 1:9-20)
“Listen to my […]

Jan

23

Letter from the Pope on Vital Importance of Education

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  Made public today was a Letter from the Pope to the diocese and the city of Rome on the vital importance of education.
  During last Sunday’s Angelus, for the occasion of the Day of Catholic Schools which the diocese of Rome was celebrating that day, the Holy Father had encouraged administrators, teachers, parents and […]

Jan

23

Pope: Pain Endured With Faith Leads to Peace

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Pain is the door by which the faithful can enter into the mystery of redemption, and reach with Christ peace and happiness, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope said this in his message for the 16th World Day of the Sick, to be celebrated on the diocesan level Feb. 11, which has as its theme “The Eucharist, […]

Jan

23

Father Cantalamessa to Preach Retreat in Mexico

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cor Unum Council Sponsoring Event for Charity Workers
A retreat for the Americas is aiming to remind diocesan aid workers that Christian charity is not the same as mere humanitarian work.
The Pontifical Council Cor Unum is sponsoring its first spiritual retreat for leaders of diocesan charity organizations. It will be held June 1-6 in Guadalajara, Mexico, […]

Jan

23

Cardinal Rigali’s Homily at Life Vigil

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

“Roe v. Wade Is Incompatible With Human Dignity; It Will Not Stand”
Here is the homily Cardinal Justin Rigali, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ conference committee on pro-life activities and the archbishop of Philadelphia, delivered at the National Vigil for Life opening Mass on Monday.
The National Vigil for Life, which was held at the Basilica of […]

Jan

23

Pontifical Acts

January 23, 2008 | 2 Comments

The Holy Father appointed Fr. Tarcisio Scaramussa S.D.B., general counsellor of the Salesians in Rome, as auxiliary of Sao Paulo (area 1,645, population 7,060,750, Catholics 5,215,000, priests 941, permanent deacons 30, religious 2,825), Brazil. The bishop-elect was born in Prosperidade, Brazil in 1950 and ordained a priest in 1977.

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23

Saint John the Almsgiver

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

John was a dedicated Christian nobleman. He used his wealth and position to help poor people. After his wife passed away, John became a priest and bishop. In 608, he was consecrated the patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt. What could people expect of this man who now had such an important position? St. John went to […]